Ruth

Ruth

6.0IMDb Score
Released:1948-11-04
Genre:Drama
Duration:37 min
Director:Donald Taylor
Actors:Rita Birkett, Elspeth March, Arthur Lawrence, Peter Williams, Richard Carr
Production:Religious Films, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.

Overview:

Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.

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